I had not the faintest idea that there was to be any attempt to land a communication here, referring to the matters in which I am interested.

I should imagine that the proof, of my words lies in the fact that efforts were made to prevent my reaching my beat, and that you, my substitute, whom I deliberately sent to take my place, were attacked." "I accept your word so far," Julian said.

"Please go on." "I am an Englishman and a patriot," Furley continued, "just as much as you are, although you are a son of the Earl of Maltenby, and you fought in the war.

You must listen to me without prejudice.

There are thoughtful men in England, patriots to the backbone, trying to grope their way to the truth about this bloody sacrifice.